Work with Files and Applications in Ubuntu Linux

In this video tutorial, users of the Ubuntu Linux operating system will learn how to use the Simple Backup application to either manually or automatically back important data. For more, or to get started using Simple Backup on your own Ubuntu Linux system, watch this handy how ...more

Broken AVI video files are your worst nightmare. Nobody wants to watch a video and find out it's corrupted and not working anymore. But there could be a solution on Linux. This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out ...more

Once you've installed Ubuntu with security in mind and reduced the possibility of network attacks on your system, you can start thinking about security on an application level. In the event that a malicious file is opened on your system, will an attacker be able to access ever ...more

Ubuntu includes applications for accessing your email and the web, editing your digital photos, and watching movies and managing your music. This video clip shows you the applications and programs that are installed with Ubuntu and how to access them from the desktop.

This video tutorial in Computers & Programming category will show you how to delete temporary files in Ubuntu, Linux Mint or Debian. For this you will need the program called bleachbit. You could get it from Bleachbit Sourceforge/ or from Synaptic package manager. For synaptic ...more

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to split video files with MKVToolnix on Ubuntu Linux. For those people who are into uploading lengthy videos to YouTube by ...more

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to download files from FTP with Terminal on Ubuntu Linux. Download several files in one simple command using Terminal. Tr ...more

Want to burn optical media in Ubuntu Linux but aren't quite sure where to start? This video clip will teach you how to burn files to a CD or DVD using Ubuntu. (NB: The CD/DVD Creator is located in the Places menu on your desktop.)

The Ubuntu Linux distribution will automatically recognize most brands of USB memory sticks. In most cases, you will not need to install any additional drivers. This video clip will show you how to copy files from and to a USB memory stick using Ubuntu. Remember to right-click ...more

New to Ubuntu Linux and having a hard time getting around? This Ubuntu Linux video tutorial offers instructions for finding files and folders on your Ubuntu desktop. You'll find navigating Ubuntu Linux is simple once you figure out where to find all of your applications. Get s ...more

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to manage CD/DVD images with ease on Ubuntu Linux. AcetoneISO, is a Linux utility to mount and create virtual drives using ...more

Permanent access to the internet might not always be possible for you and your Linux system, and this computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to offline package install and update on Ubuntu ...more

It's so convenient to take a screengrab of one of your most favorite moments from your favorite movie or show, but sometimes you just can't. But you can actually take a snapshot of it. Check out this video tutorial on how to create screenshots from videos on Ubuntu Linux. Vid ...more

This video clip shows you how to download and install Automatix, a setup program that helps you install support for common proprietary audio and video formats as well as the Macromedia Flash plugin for the Firefox web browser. Automatix can also be used to install various popu ...more

There are lots of Linux distros out there. Normally, you'll have to download the ISO and then burn the image onto a CD. But nowadays, it's easier and cheap to install it on a USB drive. A multiplatform program called UNetbootin can install a variety of Linux distros on a USB. ...more

The Ubuntu experience has improved greatly with version 10.04, providing an easy-to-use interface. Especially when it comes to installing programs. However, it still relies on an online internet connection for installing additional software. Well, not anymore. You can collect ...more

The microphone in a Windows computer is accessible to most applications running on the device at all times and completely without security limitations. Information gathered from recorded audio conversations taking place in the surrounding area of a compromised computer can be ...more

Many windows users, if not all, run into a virus infection once in a while. This is unavoidable when using Microsoft's operating system. Without digressing too much, the fact that Windows is such a popular OS with no controlled software sources makes it easy for viruses and ma ...more

Containers are isolated software instances representing applications, servers, and even operating systems—complete with all of their dependencies, libraries configuration files, etc.—and they're taking over the corporate world. The ephemeral, portable nature of containers help ...more

Are you the type of person who gets bored easily? Then you probably tire of your PC's wallpaper after just a few days. Rather than switching it by yourself, though, you can activate a program that changes it for you. This particular operating systems tutorial teaches you how ...more

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to share files between Ubuntu (Host) & XP (Guest). VirtualBox is a family of powerful x86 virtualization products for ente ...more

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to convert video formats with Avidemux on Ubuntu Linux. Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filte ...more

This über-brief video clip will show you how to add shortcuts to the Ubuntu Linux desktop for your favorite applications and programs. You can right-click on any panel to add an application launcher and right-click on an application launcher to move it on the panel or to lock ...more

This video clip will teach you how to disable the preview of text and image files in order to improve the performance of the Ubuntu Linux distribution on older computers. (You can open the File Manager and select Edit->Preferences to modify the preview settings.)

Blip TV user Mr. Root teaches you how to mount an ISO image file using the Unbent Linux terminal. To do this and have access to the files inside of an ISO, without unarchived it, start the terminal. Type in dirk CD. Make sure the ISO image is on your desktop. Then type in sud ...more

Ubuntu Linux offers panels that you can create and customize to launch your most commonly used programs and applications quickly and with ease. Ubuntu panels and the applications launcher are found at the top of your screen–at least initially. This video tutorial offers step-b ...more

Ever wanted a quick way to toggle between programs? If so, you're in luck: This video tutorial demonstrates how to use the keyboard shortcut for switching among open applications, an often-overlooked feature available in Windows, Ubuntu Linux, and Mac OS X. Make time for this ...more

Gloobus Coverflow is a new program on Linux that lets you view all of your files without actually opening them! It's very similar to Apple's Quicklook, but is made for Linux. New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not ...more

This video illustrates the method of Removing Ubuntu Linux installation and the GRUB Loader. The process is composed of the following steps -Step 1Insert the Ubuntu Linux Live CD. Boot from CD and select the install option.Step 2Click on install button and wait until the next ...more

Just because you are using Linux, doesn't mean you have to be cut off from file sharing with those using a regular Windows PC. In this tutorial, learn how to share files between Ubuntu and Windows using a Samba local network. Samba is simple to use and can be obtained through ...more

The author show how to install FreeDos which is a free open source version of DOS. He shows how FreeDos is made up of many programs and how they are contributed by many people over the internet. He show how to install the DOS in a Virtual PC. He explains that all the old DOS p ...more

Interested in trying out Linux (or simply Ubuntu)? This video clip will show you how to install the Ubuntu Linux distribution from the Ubuntu live CD. Ensure that you back-up and save all of your personal files and data before installation. The installer will format your hard ...more

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to install UbuntuOne on Ubuntu Linux. Ubuntu One helps you store, sync and share files. Sync your files, share your work w ...more

In this video, viewers learn how to install and setup JDownloader on Ubuntu Linux Downloader is open source download manager. It simplifies downloading files from One-Click-Hosters like Rapidshare.com or Megaupload.com - not only for users with a premium account but also for u ...more

Want to access your Linux partition on your hard drive using Windows 7? With a little program called Vmware Player. So, check out this video tutorial to see how to see all of your Linux files on Windows 7 from your hard drive. Step 1: Install Ubuntu on a Vmware Player Step 2 ...more

Is your Ubuntu system running sluggishly? Removing the desktop wallpaper and disabling the preview of text and images files can improve the performance of Ubuntu on older computers. This video tutorial will show you how to disable the desktop wallpaper in the Ubuntu Linux dist ...more

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to enable font anti-aliasing on Wine Ubuntu Linux. Type this in the terminal window Step 1. wget http://files.polosatus.r ...more

New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to install the latest Wine on Ubuntu Linux. Wine is a translation layer (a program loader) capable of running Windows appl ...more

New to Windows? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to reconnect media files to Windows Media Player. After installing a new Media Player, you may find that your favorite media pl ...more

This video clip shows you how to use the chmod (change file modes) command to set and modify the read, write, and execute permissions for files and directories. Without administrator privileges, you can change permissions only on files and directories for which you are the own ...more

New to Ubuntu Linux? This video clip shows you how to use the chown (change owner) and chgrp (change group) commands to modify the ownership and group ownership of files and directories. Both chown and chgrp need to be run with administrator privileges. Consequently, an averag ...more

Everybody is going digital these days, so everybody has a reason for software like HandBrake. You can save your entire DVD collection on your computer in digital files, and you can convert videos into different formats. Check out this video tutorial on how to rip DVDs and conv ...more

This video clip shows you how to use and customize the Ubuntu workspace switcher. The workspace switcher enables you to use multiple workspaces, which can be used to organize your windows and applications. To increase the number of workspaces or to name each workspace, right-c ...more

Having trouble reading text under Ubuntu Linux? Take heart; this video clip will show you how to increase the font size for your Ubuntu desktop and applications. To change the default Ubuntu font and font size go to System->Preferences->Font.

The Ubuntu Linux distribution will automatically recognize most brands of MP3 players. In most cases, you will not need to install any additional drivers. This video clip will show you how to copy your MP3 music files to your MP3 player using Ubuntu. Remember, right-click on y ...more

New to Audacity? Audacity is a free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. This video tutorial will show you how to filter noise from an audio clip with Audacity. Removin ...more

In this two-part video tutorial series, you'll learn how to download and install EasyUbuntu, a setup program that helps you install support for common, proprietary audio and video formats as well as the Macromedia Flash plugin for the Firefox web browser. (If you don't own an ...more

Is there another option for reading a webpage later than bookmarking? Nobody wants to bookmark something they're going to look at once and that's it. It creates clutter and confusion. But there is a way to stop that. This video tutorial will show you how to save pages in one c ...more

Ever hear of SmillaEnlarger? It's a small graphical tool (based on QT) to resize, especially magnify bitmaps in high quality. Check out this video tutorial on how to back up and restore data easily on Ubuntu Linux. Hundreds of different solutions exist to reduce the resolutio ...more

Welcome back, my aspiring hackers! As mentioned several times in previous Linux tutorials, nearly everything in Linux is a file, and very often they are text files. For instance, all of the configuration files in Linux are text files. To reconfigure an application in Linux, w ...more

Welcome back, my tenderfoot hackers! Well, the first season of Mr. Robot just ended and Elliot and fsociety successfully took down Evil Corp! They have effectively destroyed over 70% of the world's consumer and student debt! Free at last! Free at last! Of course, global finan ...more

As penetration testers, we sometimes need to securely store customer data for prolonged periods. Bruteforce-resistant, vault-like containers can be created with just a few commands to protect ourselves from physical attacks and unintended data disclosures. The subject of cryp ...more

While installing the new Android 9.0 Developer Preview is fairly easy if you're using a Windows machine, it's a little trickier if you want to use macOS instead. To help you get the latest Android OS on your Google Pixel phone, we'll break down the whole process so using your ...more

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to view multiple folders within a single window when using Ubuntu Linux 10.04 Nautilus. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instr ...more

Need some help figuring out how to install an app in Linux with the terminal? It's an easy process and this home-computing how-to presents a complete demonstration. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

No more carrying around heavy laptops and thousands of Linux Live CDs and USBs to always be ready for pentesting on the fly! I hope you had a good Christmas and happy new year! Update1: Added the section "weaponizing your Android" where I talk about apps and fundamental Kali ...more

Hi, everyone! Recently, I've been working on a pretty interesting and foolish project I had in mind, and here I'm bringing to all of you my findings. This guide's main aim is to document the process of building an Android kernel, specifically a CyanogenMod kernel and ROM, and ...more